Kaya Stewart
Kaya Stewart (born February 28, 2000) is an English-American singer and songwriter, most notable for her single "In Love with a Boy". She is the daughter of the musician David A. Stewart.[1]
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Born | London, England | February 28, 2000
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Website | www |
Early life
Kaya Stewart was born in London, England, but was raised in Los Angeles, California, with her half-brothers, Sam and Django. She also has a sister Indya. Her mother is the Dutch photographer Anoushka Fisz and her father is the songwriter-producer-musician David A. Stewart, notably of the 1980s band Eurythmics.
Growing up in a musical family, Stewart constantly performed for her family and friends. She has said that she is greatly inspired by her father's friend Annie Lennox. Lennox was a former partner in Eurythmics and mentored Kaya.[2]
Music career
Stewart's popularity has grown because of her first single, "In Love with a Boy", from her first album for Warner Bros. Records which was released July 10, 2015. The song set a record for being added to a total of 85 pop stations at launch, the most ever for a new artist.[3] In August 2016, she released her album, Kaya Stewart.[4]
Discography
Albums
- Kaya Stewart (2016)
Singles
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In Love with a Boy |
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References
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- Lipshutz, Jason (July 8, 2015). "Kaya Stewart's 'In Love With A Boy': Dave Stewart's Daughter Reflects on Middle School Romance". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
- Stewart, Dave. "Kaya", Dave Stewart Entertainment, 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- Cantor, Brian. "Kaya Stewart's In Love With a Boy Erupts as Pop Radio's Most Added Song", Headline Planet, 16 June 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- Collar, Matt. "Kaya Stewart - Kaya Stewart =w". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-08-19.